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Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in El Calafate, Argentina, where you'll explore the breathtaking Los Glaciares National Park. This tour offers an unforgettable experience, including a boat ride close to the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and a full-day Big Ice trek, where you'll traverse the glacier's stunning blue lagoons and hidden viewpoints. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Upsala Channel and a visit to the historic Estancia Cristina, complete with a 4x4 journey to the Upsala Viewpoint. With comfortable 4-star accommodations and expert bilingual guides, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Enjoy a free day to explore El Calafate at your leisure, creating your own unique memories. Transfers, customer care, and taxes are included, while flights and national park fees are excluded. ...more ...less
Highlights
Get to see one of the most amazing National Parks in Argentina: Los Glaciares National Park
Hop on a boat and sail close to the front wall of Perito Moreno Glacier
Experience a full-day Big Ice trek in Los Glaciares National Park, exploring blue lagoons and hidden viewpoints
Enjoy a captivating cruise through the Upsala Channel with breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier
Visit Estancia Cristina and explore its Costumbrista Museum and stunning geological landscapes
Take a 4x4 journey through Cordón Feruglio's mountainous terrain to the Upsala Viewpoint for panoramic views
Provide us with your flight details to El Calafate airport, and upon arrival, a driver will be waiting with a sign bearing your name to safely transport you to your downtown hotel.
Day 2
:
Big Ice trek in Los Glaciares National Park
Location: Los Glaciares National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This full-day excursion will take you to the heart of the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by our certified and bilingual guides who will take you to the blue lagoons, and the hidden viewpoints during 4 hours of trekking on the ice. You will have access to the glacier balconies for 30 minutes to get the best views and scenery of the National Park before you go for adventure! The excursion includes a 20-minute navigation to the Perito Moreno glacier and a long ice trek to discover every corner of the glacier.
Day 3
:
Full-day at Estancia Cristina
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour begins at 7 AM with hotel pickups in downtown Calafate, covering a scenic 45 km route through rural areas. At Punta Bandera Port, we board a comfortable boat at 8:15 AM for a captivating cruise through the Upsala Channel, offering breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier. After exploring the Cristina Channel, we arrive at the Estancia around 11:30 AM for a six-hour stay, including a visit to the Costumbrista Museum.
Following the Estancia visit, 4x4 vehicles await for a 9.5 km journey through Cordón Feruglio's mountainous terrain. The route, once glaciated, showcases stunning geological landscapes. A 20-minute walk leads to the Upsala Viewpoint at 550 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Upsala Glacier and surrounding natural wonders.
The tour concludes around 7 PM, with passengers returned to their hotels after disembarking at Punta Bandera Port.
Day 4
:
Free day
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day without any set plans, so you're free to do whatever you want. Take the opportunity to explore at your own pace, whether it's wandering around town, checking out local attractions, or just chilling out and enjoying the scenery. It's your chance to do whatever makes you happy, whether that's trying new foods, finding cool spots, or just taking it easy.
So go ahead and make the most of it, creating memories that are all about you!
Day 5
:
Departing from El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast
According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up at the hotel to take to the airport to board your flight.
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What's Included
Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected Hotels (4-Stars)
Pick ups at hotels or meeting points according to the itinerary
24/7 Costumer Care and All presently applicable taxes
All excursions feature a specialised Bilingual guide to enrich your experience
What's Not Included
Flights
National Parks Fees.
Extras, Meals, And Others NOT Specified In Itinerary.
Mode of Transport
Our drivers will be waiting for you at the designated locations during the transfers. Please note that the exact waiting times may vary.
Accommodation
Enjoy your stay in a Standard Room at selected 4-star hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your adventure in El Calafate.
Check out our Q&As
What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation in a standard room at selected 4-star hotels.
Are there any guides provided during the excursions?
Yes, all excursions feature a specialised bilingual guide to enrich your experience.
What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes accommodation in a standard room at selected 4-star hotels, pick-ups at hotels or meeting points according to the itinerary, 24/7 customer care, and all presently applicable taxes.
What activities are planned for the second day of the tour?
On the second day, there is a full-day excursion in Los Glaciares National Park, including a 20-minute navigation to the Perito Moreno glacier and a long ice trek with certified bilingual guides to explore the glacier's blue lagoons and hidden viewpoints.
What can I expect on the third day at Estancia Cristina?
The third day includes a scenic boat cruise through the Upsala Channel, a visit to the Costumbrista Museum, a 4x4 journey through Cordón Feruglio's mountainous terrain, and a walk to the Upsala Viewpoint for panoramic views of the Upsala Glacier.
Is there a day with no scheduled activities?
Yes, the fourth day is a free day with no set plans, allowing you to explore at your own pace or relax as you wish.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.
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Reviews of this operator
Anthony Blasini (Google Reviewer)
I went on Tangol's full...
20-Feb-2024
I went on Tangol's full day walking tour of Buenos Aires and Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide who clearly has a passion for sharing the cultural, social and political stories of Buenos Aires and how each of the neighborhoods visited help tell that story. It was a great (and well-planned) overview of BA.
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Kumiko U. (Google Reviewer)
We are Argentine soccer fans...
24-Mar-2024
We are Argentine soccer fans and asked Tangol if they have a tour package in Rosario that includes visits to places related to Lionel Messi, like his birth house and the soccer field (potrero) he played on in childhood. Though Tangol does not have such a package, they tailored a 1-day tour based on our requests for my family (4 persons) with air tickets between Buenos Aires and Rosario, a private minivan + a tour guide in Rosario. The Tangol contact person sent detailed information, including emergency contact, a couple of days before the tour day. Using WhatsApp, she responded promptly and precisely.
In Rosario, the tour guide spoke perfect American English. He was friendly to all of us, and we felt comfortable talking to him and asking him many questions. He was knowledgeable about all the places we visited and answered our questions very nicely. That was the best tour of my life!
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Murray Sirel (Google Reviewer)
A tad expensive for football,...
01-Dec-2023
A tad expensive for football, but a good service and availability for anything you have to do in Buenos Aires! Would recommend.
We went on a great tour to watch racing club against belgrano and apart for the amazing atmosphere, our guide Martin was tremendous! We would recommend using tangol to others.
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Michelle Hosten (Google Reviewer)
This was one of the...
14-Jun-2024
This was one of the best tours I have done in a long time. It was so well organized with friendly, knowledgeable staff and so accommodating to our needs.
We are a Hospitality & Tourism group and the way they dealt with us was just excellent!!. We saw a vineyard and a winery, did cooking classes, attended tango show, visited historical sites and so much more. Whatever was aligned to our requirements , we did it!!
I highly recommend this Agency. You get such a memorable experience and then some.
Thank you Tangol and Jessica!!!
Thanks to Camillo in Santiago , Chile and Augustin, Franco, the drivers like Brian in Argentina.......Great Job!!!
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Tjarco Groefsema (Google Reviewer)
I did a river plate...
24-Feb-2024
I did a river plate organised tour. Very well arranged.
Selar Francis (Google Reviewer)
Going to watch the River...
09-Feb-2025
Going to watch the River Plate game was a wonderful experience. Everything was perfectly organized. Thank you 🙏
Tatiana Martens (Google Reviewer)
That was very nice! The...
01-Mar-2024
That was very nice! The operator was super fast and friendly. I confused dates and booked my trip at a wrong date, but I was informed immediately and my booking details were adjusted.
The guide was also nice, spoke very clear, gave valuable information regarding the places we visited.
Thank you!
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Keshav Khanijow (Google Reviewer)
Working with Abril was wonderful....
13-Feb-2025
Working with Abril was wonderful. From the get go she was very transparent about prices allowing me to choose tour operators in both Paraguay and Uruguay- Paraguay in particular is difficult to navigate. When there was the risk of an air strike they called all the hotels and tour operators to change my itinerary dates luckily incurring no extra fees to me for the changes! We kept in touch via WhatsApp during the trip which was EXTREMELY helpful. Having someone for 24/7 contact for emergencies is such a boon for solo travelers. All tour operators were great that were selected, and I got some great pictures of myself at different historical sites. Thanks so much to Abril from TravelLocal and Tangol for their assistance. This was truly a memorable vacation, and I definitely would not have been able to organize it and have it be as stress free as they did the heavy lifting. Highly recommended.
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Frank Candia (Google Reviewer)
Do not use this company....
23-Dec-2023
Do not use this company. On December 19, 2023, my parents went on the Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, using this company. The driver they sent scammed my elderly parents, along with many others in the bus, out of an additional $10 USD per person by making them wait in the vehicle while he went to buy the park tickets. He stripped them of the opportunity to go buy the tickets themselves. This scam involved forcing my parents, along with others in the bus, to pay cash at an exchange rate of 175 Portugese Reais, which works out to approximately $35 USD for each park ticket when it should have been around $25 USD. I asked this company four times for the name and phone number of the driver but they refuse to provide the information. Furthermore, the driver then made each person pay an additional 5 Reais on the way back, claiming it was to pay for some additional fee. Lastly, this booking was done for an 8 am tour departure. The company then sent us an email stating 7:40 am pick-up, which was fine. However, the driver showed up at the hotel at 7:10 am while my mother was still eating breakfast telling her to get moving or he would leave them behind. This is the most disgusting company I have ever dealt with and even to this moment they refuse to provide the driver's information to us because are protecting his scam from the police. I petitioned Viator for a refund for at least one of the tickets but this Tangol company lied to them stating that my parents chose to do the conversion at a much higher market exchange rate with the driver. I hope others that were in the same bus come forward.
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Cathie Koss (Google Reviewer)
They cancelled a tour the...
27-Dec-2023
They cancelled a tour the day before-- Pope Francis in Buenos Aires. If you offer a tour I think it is important to go and do the tour as opposed to canceling the day prior. Super frustrating. Would not book with them again.
Tangol Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.
Low Deposit
Tangol Tours requires a minimum deposit of
50%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tangol tours charges.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 8 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
5-Day El Calafate Adventure Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Visiting:
El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park
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